Sept Community events
"Community Events"09/08/2010
Only 2 weeks until the LOL with the DFL fundraiser - sign up today!
Sunday Sept 12 is the LAST area parade of the season in Mantorville. The Olmsted County DFL will have a booth at the Golden Generations show on Sept 16 - help is still needed with the booth.
On Sept 16 the League of Women Voters is sponsoring a panel on Local Government - Who Cares?
+ Sponsored by the Olmsted County DFL
* Sponsored by another DFL unit
Sept 8 International Luncheon
Sept 8 LIFE Garden Party
Sept 8 International Film at Library
Sept 9 Alice's Beautiful Bees
*Sept 10 Don Tentis Tribute
Sept 10 Big Party Downtown
Sept 10 Movie on the barn
Sept 11 Last day of RACE exhibit at library
Sept 11 Alzheimers Memory Walk
Sept 11 Kasson Freedom Walk
*Sept 12 Mantorville Parade
Sept 12 Cancer Memorial Ride
Sept 12 Walk United
Sept 13 RACE manners for the 21st Century
Sept 13 Scott Hosier WWII Round Table
+Sept 16 Golden Generation Show
Sept 16 Local Government - Who Cares?
Sept 18 Dentistry from the heart
Sept 18 Lupus Walk
Sept 19 Join the Journey Walk
+Sept 21 Olmsted County DFL meeting
Sept 21 International Day of Prayer for Peace
+Sept 22 LOL with the DFL
Sept 26 Purplestride walk
+Sept 27 Darn Fine Ladies breakfast at Dunn Brothers
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International Speakers Lunch
Wednesday, September 8, 11:30 a.m.
Balfour Hall at the Y
Topic: 'Immigrant Stories.' Cost $9 for RIA and Y members, $10 for non-members. Register by Monday at 289-3359. $8 for members of the Rochester International Association, $9 for non-members.
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LIFE Garden Party Map
Wednesday, September 8
RCTC Heintz Center - Commons, 1926 College View Road SE Rochester
Fun, food and entertainment kicks off the fall term! Come and learn about the Learning Is Forever (LIFE) offerings
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Alice's Beautiful Bees Map
Thursday, September 9
Assisi Heights Spirituality Center, 1001 14th Street NW Rochester
What’s all the buzz about? Learn the value of the honeybee and its effect on ecology, agriculture and nutrition. Presented by S. Alice Thraen, Assisi Heights' resident beekeeper.
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Don Tentis Tribute
September 10, 6:30PM to 10:00PM
Slippery's Ballroom Wabasha
$15.00
Meet & Greet Tim Walz, Mark Dayton, and others
Don Tentis was a life long Democrat for over 50 years. Please help us pay tribute to Don. Don contributed to the Wabasha/Olmsted DFL float and often participated in the area parades. The Olmsted County DFL received a nice thank you from his family for the flowers sent to his funeral.
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Big Party Downtown
Friday, September 10, 7 - 10 p.m.
Shops at University Square
The merchants of the Shops at University Square are hosting this entertaining, bargain-laden event for the benefit of three youth-mentoring charities: Bolder Options, Boys & Girls Club, and Y Mentors. Cost is $30, which includes gourmet appetizers and desserts, one free drink, live music, casino games, Cash Cab, drawing for 100 bottles of wine, plus prizes, raffles, silent auction, special guest Darrel Thompson, in-store specials, and after party specials at Chester's, Michael's and Pescara. Tickets available at YMCA, Counterpoint or Sopra Sotta. You can also pay by credit card at 287-2260 or RochFamY.org.
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Movies on the Barn: Bee Movie
Friday, September 10, 9 p.m.
Olmsted County History Center barn
Free admission. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. Presented in partnership with the Children's Museum of Rochester.
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Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk 2010
Saturday Sept 11 9:00am
Rochester Family Y
Registration begins at 9 a.m. To start a team call 289-3950 or go to http://www.alz.org/memorywalk. Family Y, 709 1st Ave. S.W. Rochester
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Freedom Walk
Saturday, September 11, 2010 4-5pm
Kasson Fire Department, Main Street Kasson
Kick off at Kasson Fire Department, Main Street ending at Kasson Veterans Memorial Park.
Note KASSON, MN TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONWIDE AMERICA SUPPORTS YOU FREEDOM WALK ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2010 TO REMEMBER 9-11 VICTIMS AND HONOR MILITARY PAST AND PRESENT, FIREFIGHTERS, POLICE OFFICERS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL WHO PROTECT AMERICA’S LIVES AND FREEDOMS. Food served at the Kasson American Legion 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM, Saturday, Sept 11, 2010.
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Cancer Memorial Ride Map
Sunday, September 12 9:00 am-11:00 am
Rochester Harley Davidson, 7180 Highway 14 east Rochester
Annual Cancer Memorial Ride to benefit the Eagles Cancer Telethon. Food and water included. Tons of door prizes and silent auction items. For more info call Bob Anderson 507-289-0902
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Mantorville Marigold Days Parade
Sunday Sept 12 1:30pm
Mantorville MN
Join us to support our candidates - Doug Wunderlich, Greg French, Tim Walz and Mark Dayton - for the last parade of the SD29 season!
Marigold Days is this Sunday (September 12) in historic Mantorville. Start time is 1:30 p.m. We are unit number 55.
There have been some changes in the line up locations - this year it will be at the Mantorville water tower instead of the old middle school. Take 9th St. West from Hwy 57 and proceed to the water tower. Some floats will line up on 9th St. between Walnut St. & Chestnut St., the rest will be directed to line up in the field near the water tower. There will be parade officials on hand to help with directions or any problems that should arise due to this change.
There will be a gathering with treats after the parade at the Redings (220 6th St W, Mantorville). Hope you can join us!
Crysta Parkin cell (507) 398-8670 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Walk United
Sunday Sept 12 1:30pm
Silver Lake Park West Shelter
A community walk for United Way of Olmsted County. Activities for children. Music, food and prizes. 1:30 p.m. registration, 2 p.m. walk starts, Silver Lake Park West Shelter, Rochester
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Scott Hosier World War II Roundtable
Monday Sept 13 6:30PM
Assembly of God Church
"Surviving Kamikaze Attacks," with speakers John Wees, Chuck DeMann, John Beach. 1940s Music at 6:30 p.m. Program at 7:00 PM, Assembly of God Church, 4240 18th Ave. N.W. Rochester
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Race Manners for the 21st Century
Monday, September 13
11am at Southeast Technical College
7pm at Winona State U. East Hall
Bruce Jacobs will speak on his book Race Manners, encouraging people of good will to challenge bigotry and work for our common benefit. The book equips people to honestly confront racial assumptions, misunderstandings and hostilities in everday life, and breaks down the workings of racial prejudice in ways we can all understand. For more information, contact Alexander Hines at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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Golden Generation Show
Thursday Sept 16 10:00am - 6:00pm
Mayo Civic Center
The Olmsted County DFL will have a booth at the Golden Generation Show again this year. The show is mainly geared for people aged 50+ but anyone is welcome. We will need help staffing the booth - if you are able to help please contact Diane at 507-398-6329 (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
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Local Government – Who Cares?
Thursday, September 16 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
City Hall (Government Center)Room 104
Refreshments will be served.
A new angle on Voter Forums: come learn about the jobs of our local elected officials. The League of Women Voters Rochester will host representatives from the city, county and school board. It’s a non-partisan evening since our participants are not up for election this year.
The elected officials will explain their jobs. What decisions do they make? How do they decide? What role do you have in the process? They will answer your questions, too.
Don’t miss this chance to learn the “ins and outs” of our local government!
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Constitution Day
Friday, September 17
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Dentistry From The Heart
Saturday Sept 18 9:00am - 3:00pm
Northwest Dental Group, 1615 14th St NW Rochester
We are offering free dental work for people who need it – patients will be able to choose between: fillings, extractions or cleanings.Starting at 9:00am, Northwest Dental Group and our volunteers will treat as many patients as we can service by 3:00pm. This is a first come first serve event so plan to be there early. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Lupus Walk for Hope & 5K Trail Run
Saturday Sept 18 9:00am
Essex Park, 5455 W River Rd NW Rochester
Lupus Walk for Hope is free and not timed. 5K Trail Run is timed/non-competitive, but times will be available onsite/or posted on website, open to all and is $25.00 preregistration or $30.00 day of event.Silent auction post walk/run.
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Join the Journey
Sunday September 19 8:45am
Mayo High School
10-mile Breast Cancer Awareness walk. Opening ceremony at 8:45 a.m.; lunch at 1 p.m. Participants must raise a minimum of $50. Join Kim Norton at the walk!
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International Day of Prayer for Peace
Tuesday Sept 21 7:00-8:00PM
Lourdes Chapel, Assisi Heights
“A Future and a Hope” Prayer Service - Gather with us as people around the world pray for peace. No fee, donations are accepted. Please use chapel entrance.
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The State of Latinos in Minnesota
Wednesday, September 22
11am at Southeast Technical College
7pm at Winona State U. East Hall
Featuring Jesse Bethke Gomez, President of Communidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES). For more information, contact Alexander Hines at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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LOL with the DFL
Wed Sept 22 5 p.m. social time; 6 p.m. buffet dinner; 7 p.m. comedy show.
Goonie's Comedy Club
Tickets $40.00 per person
Advance reservations required. http://www.olmsteddfl.org or 507-259-5162, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 507-398-6329 (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
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Seasons Hospice Volunteer Training
Sign up by Friday, September 24
Seasons Hospice is seeking 10 adult volunteers to provide direct care with patients and families. Services include providing companionship, housekeeping, light cooking, transportation, and other duties as needed. Volunteers must not have lost a loved one for at least one year, must attend all three days of training, and must have some daytime volunteering availability. Training will take place October 18, 20 and 22, from 8:30 - 3:30. Interested? Contact the Director of Volunteer Services at 285-1930 ext 201 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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First Ever PurpleStride Rochester Map
Sunday Sept 26 9:00am
Includes a 5k run/walk and 10k run. Proceeds support Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Registration begins at 9 am. More information at http://www.purplestride.org.
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Darn Fine Ladies Breakfast
Mon Sept 27 7:00AM
Dunn Brothers North
Join the Olmsted County DFL Darn Fine Ladies for breakfast and lively conversation on issues. No reservations needed.